5 Euro of Finland 2015 UNC - Animals of the Provinces: Lapland

This provincial coin with a nominal value of five euros depicts reindeer. The collector coin's reverse bears the historic coat of arms of Lapland.

Lapland’s emblematic animal, the reindeer, is an integral part of Lapland’s. The reindeer is a semi-domesticated herd animal that has adapted excellently to the harsh conditions of the far North. Reindeer management is a traditional way of life in Lapland, in harmony with the cycle of nature, and has provided a livelihood for many inhabitants of the region for centuries. The number of reindeer herded in Finland is estimated at 200,000 head.